Objective: To examine the degree of satisfaction of students of the Graduate nursing study in Osijek and graduate students of nursing from the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, as well as to establish the relation between the motivation for selection of studies and satisfaction with the chosen course of study. Methods: The study was conducted through an anonymous questionnaire containing six groups of issues related to student motivation and satisfaction with studies. Respondents were given the option of voluntary participation in the study. We analysed socio-demographic characteristics and data obtained in the survey related to the motives for decision to enrol the study, expectations and satisfaction with studies and relationship with other students. Also, we analyzed proposals and comments of respondents regarding the quality of the studies and the need for certain changes. Responses were assessed according to Likert scoring scale. Results: Results of this study show that of the 134 students who have enrolled Graduate university study, the majority of the people have been motivated to the same degree 3.7 (3.2 to 4.1), they love their work and hope these studies will allow them to do the work they like. 80% of students from Rijeka expressed the desire for job promotion. In the analysis of motives for decisions to enrol in the study, 71.4% of students from Osijek were guided by aspiration and love for helping people. The need of students for higher education as well as the higher quality of teachers and lecturers has been stressed. Students gave an average grade to assessed studies cost versus gain. Most of the students appointed an average grade to expectations of studies and appropriate training for it, as well as training for future practical work. The quality of college lecturers and examination methods were rated by an average grade. Scientific research, work in small groups, a good relationship with the students and practical work (exercises) were defined as the greatest quality of these studies. Conclusion: The study showed that students from Rijeka and Osijek are motivated alike – on average. Students cite the organization of teaching and professional services as the biggest drawback of the study in both cities. The leading motive for students from Rijeka was to find a job or promotion in it, while the students from Osijek stated that leading motivation for further education was helping others.